Red Phone: Putting yard trash on the curb
"I moved here last year from West San Jose. The collection company there picked up all the yard and tree clippings that you put out by the curb. Any chance to get Recology to do the same? I have more than can fit the compost can plus the 30-gallon cans. I think this would provide incentive to people to do more pruning and clean up."
Huddart County Park Delivers
On a recent weekday morning, two friends and I set out on what we called a guys field trip. For years, we have met weekly to do what old men do: drink coffee and talk about nothing. And we love it. We decided it was time for a road trip, a term that has a dramatically different meaning than it did 40 years ago. After a fabulous meal at the Breakfast House, an inconspicuous but terrific cafe in San Carlos, we set out for Huddart County Park and a walk in the woods to burn off some of the Hollandaise sauce.
Red Phone: Earthquakes and building damage
I'm looking at today's paper (March 23) and the story 'On Shaky
Go ahead, try some ‘alternative grains’
Trying something new can be intimidating, even to the bravest cooks and eaters. One of my girls was a "white food" eater. She loved white bread, mashed potatoes, plain pasta – you name it. If it was white, she would probably eat it. If it was more colorful, chances are it would be summarily rejected.
Azaleas provide good variety
Azaleas are coming into their own now and it is time to visit
We just can’t stay away from craft fairs
Call me crazy, but one of the best things about the holiday
FOOTBALL: 49ers will hire general manager first, then coach
Team president Jed York plans to resurrect the San Francisco
















